2009 – A Year In Thanks

About this time a year ago my wife and I talked about how good 2008 had been to our household. It was a fun moment of connection, and reflection, and celebration, and optimism. In a demonstration of faith we agreed that 2009 would be an even better year for us. And so it has been.

But the time between jobs was refreshing and motivating. Within a month I launched this site and have been faithfully exploring and chronicling my thoughts and reactions for all of those patient enough to read along. I believe this exercise is more for my benefit than yours and it has certainly opened doors of opportunity in my mind – more to come as we track my goals in 2010.

Then – as if suddenly – the perfect opportunity presented itself. The fit was instant and obvious like hand in glove with much less travel and in aggregate a more handsome benefit package. I asked, God answered. That’s not to say there are no challenges, that’s every day, but solution to challenge and growth through exposure is part of what I enjoyed and enjoy most.

2009 afforded another ride weekend with my father – moments in time, for me, that at once race forward and stand still as snap shots in my mind.

2009 marked the passage of time with my 20th high school reunion. It was everything and nothing I would have expected and it was invaluable in the way it dusted off long ignored friendships.

2009 is a banner year for my college alma mater as our football program marched through a spectacular season and now stands on the threshold of greatness.

2009 yielded reconnections with family members and time well spent with dear friends crafting memories that will endure.

Yeah, 2009 certainly delivered on its promise and our household is better for it.

…A couple nights ago my wife and I talked about how good 2009 had been to our household. It was a fun moment of connection, and reflection, and celebration, and optimism. In a demonstration of faith we agreed that 2010 would be an even better year for us. And so it shall be…

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Thanks for the great reminder, Dave. Sometimes, the daily struggle seems to take up our entire field of vision. It’s a great time to just take a step back and say thanks for our many, many blessings.

Dave Ozment

Thanks Greg… and I enjoy your description… daily life will and does consume our entire field of vision. It is something we have to actively combat or “just getting by” will consume our being.

I spent some time last night re-reviewing my goals for 2010. I then proceeded to lay in bed for several hours worrying about when I’d be able to squeeze those important objectives into my day to day existence. I still don’t have ALL of it resolved, but at least I know I’m worrying about the right questions.

Hmm… I’ll have to elaborate more on this as I move forward. This is a compelling line of discussion.